Will Connecticut Finally Enact Meaningful Eminent Domain Reform?
“Some fourteen years after a controversial Supreme Court decision upheld the use of eminent domain to seize homes for transfer to private developers, the state where the case originated may finally pass a law…
Will Connecticut—Home of the Kelo Supreme Court Case—Finally End Eminent Domain Abuse?
“When the Supreme Court ruled in Kelo v. City of New London in 2005 to allow local governments to use eminent domain to seize private property and turn it over to private developers, many…
Bill to limit eminent domain advances — for now
“For the first time in more than a decade, a Connecticut legislative committee approved a bill to restrict public taking of private land for economic development purposes. But the bill — which cleared the…
‘Little Pink House’ movie gets April release date
“The film “Little Pink House,” about the eminent domain battle in New London, is scheduled for a limited theater release on April 20, with a cinema-on-demand element. The information was reported in The Hollywood…
OP-ED | Eminent Domain on Steroids? A New Bill Threatens Cities and Towns
“How would you feel if a group of people who lived elsewhere in the state and whom no one had elected were to take over certain planning and zoning functions in your town or city…
We Can’t Let the State Push Our Towns Around
“I’d like to share with you the testimony I gave today before the General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee strongly opposing governor’s bill HB 6851, An Act Establishing the Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority. The…
West Haven Redevelopment Agency told to use eminent domain for The Haven if necessary
“The newly renamed, re-organized Redevelopment Agency met for the first time Friday, choosing officers and receiving a draft of a new municipal development plan for the area around what would be the first phase of…
West Haven Redev. Agency could use eminent domain for The Haven if necessary
“The newly renamed, re-organized Redevelopment Agency met for the first time Friday, choosing officers and receiving a draft of a new municipal development plan for the area around what would be the first phase of…
Senator Seeks To Ban DOT’s Seizure Of ‘Intangible Property’ Under Eminent Domain
“state senator wants to ban the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s new practice of using its power of eminent domain to seize “intangible property,” such as bus companies’ licenses to carry passengers on specified routes. Sen….
Stratford looking to loosen eminent domain laws
“The Stratford Town Council is looking to loosen their eminent domain law at a meeting Monday night. Members are asking their constituents, “Right now, is economic development such a high priority that they want us…